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Sale of Valuable Jewels.

A rather notable sale is to occur in
Paris on the 18th of May, being the sale
to the highest bidder of the crown jew
els Of France. This sale is made by orr
der of the French government, which ,en
December 10th last, decided to sell at
public auction part of the vast collee-
tion of jewels that the rulers Of France
had been gathering for centuries. The
public treasury Ever since the down
fall of Napoleon III. the French gov
ernment has been anxious to get rid of
these jewels in some way. They were
too suggestive Of the times and grand
eur of departed nonarchs. Every stone
in the great collection was history in
itself, and continually reminded the peo-
ple of the power that they had over"
thrown. In 1882 commission apprais4
ed the value of the jewels and made the
interesting statement that the last in
ventory-wbich was taken in 1891 the
diamonds had decreased in value, while
pearls had increased in value just as
much as the diamonds had decreased.
The entire collection was worth, they
said, 21 ,267, ,O4Of. and the famous regent
diamond alone was worth 12.0O0,O00f.
The regent diamond was bought in 1902
for 100000 by Mr.. Pitt, the governor of
Madras. 1t was cut as a brilliant at
cost of $4,000. and in 1717 was sold to
the Regent Orleans for Louis XIV. for
2, 2,5OO,GOOf. When the French Revolu-
sion b. Jke out the famous stone was
sent to Berlin, but reappered in the hilt
of the sword of state worn by Napoleon
l. 1t weigh 1861 carats; before it was
cut it weighed 4l0 carats. This dia
mond the French Republic has decided
not to sell. For the purpose of sale the
jewels are divided into 4S lots. There
are thousands of diamonds in the collec-
tion. The jewels of EugeDie are among
the most notable and include two gIr>
dies, one valued at 25O.OOOf, and the 9TH
or at 27,O00f. Probably the nOst valua-
BILE set of jewelry in the entire collec
tion is lot No. So, which is appraised at
535, ,O0Of. It consists of a diadem, a
crown, brooches and bracelets, and they
contain 1887 brilliants and 81 sapphires.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
Michigan Rejects Prohibition.

The latest news indicates the defeat
of the Prohibition amendment in Mich
igan. The event is one of general inter-
est, but it probably will not be easy to
get at all the facts which explain it for
some time. AS usual in such elections
of late years the chief affirmative vote
was in the country; the chief negative
vote in the cities and large villages.
The liquor interest made a desperate
fight against the amendment, but by far
the most enthusiastic and fully organ
lied work was done by the Prohibition
lists. who i'm ported the best temperance
speakers from all over the country and
made an almost house toulouse canvass.
The liquor men probably used all the
means within reach without scruple,aD
doubtless got the vote OF the dangerous
classes. But it is not to be concluded
that the defeat of Prohibition in Michi>
gan has been eauseI by the rum power
entirely or even mainly.
Michigan is State which has had a
wide experience in temperance legisla-
tioD. Her people are familiar with Pro-
hibition in practice and they have more
recently tried High License. They had
what was perhaps the most stringent
prohibitive statute ever enacted in the
United States. 1t certainly was a law
which, If enforced, ought to have made
drinking virtually impossible within its
jurisdiction. But it proved a failure.
Various reasons were assigned for this,
and impartial observers generally agreed
that the public opinion to sustain so
rigid law was wanting. Subsequently
High License Law was enacted, and
worked well. A gratifying diminution
of drunkenness followed its operation.
The number of saloons dwindled steadi
ly. The law was of course merely
remedial agent, not an infallible specific,
but it seemed to hit the existing stand
ard of public morals, and conse-
quently 1t was enforced. and did appre>
clable good This was the latest situa-
tion, and upon this the Prohibition cam.
paign was superimposed.
The canvass brought out a strong
feeling of dissatisfaction with the in
temperate methods of the Prohibition
lists, and this feeling was developed Lot
among the liquor men and their allies,
natural aud acquired, but in an entirely
different class. The most moderate,
rational and intelligent of the city resi-
dents furnished this dissenting element,
and it made its mark at a significant
public meeting held in Detroit some
two weeks ago, at which the claims of
Prohibition and High License were al
alyzed ard compared by speakers whose
social standing and knowledge gave
large authority to their conclusion. 1t
is evident that this meeting was the
turning point of the canvass. Fr..m
that time Prohibition lost ground. Calm
reflection by thinking men seems to have
led TO belief that the success of the
amendment would only bring impracti'
bic legislation, involving waste of time,
temper and the public funds, and result
in no gain to temperance. The sdvo-
Gates of High Licence accordingly voted
strongly against the proposition, and it
is the feeling they represent far more
than to the efforts of the liquor interest
that the defeat of the amendment is att
tributable.-N Y. Tribune.
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zaliuski the rorpedo Boat Man.

Lieut. Zalinsli, whose experiments with
a dynamite throwing gun and a submarine
torpedo at Fort Lafayette have attracted so
much attention lately, is a well built, mid
die aged man with dark hair just beginning
to show a tinge of gray. He makes friend
of everybody he meets by his kindly and
modest manners. In speaking OF the pro-
gress in his work by which he has advanced
from throwing charge of fifteen pounds OF
dynamite TO a distance of half mile to the
throwing Of 200 pounds of aitro-gelatins to
a distance Of over 8 mile with safety, he
always uses the pronoun we, referring to
the workmen who assist him. He uses the
names of the workmen much more fire.
quently than he refers to his own efforts.
He lives with his family in a comfortable
cottage in the officers row at Fort Hamil-
ton, where, those of his friends who know
him intimately say, he gives dinners that
are even more perfect in their way than his
experiments with engines OF war.-NeW
York sun
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
A PRAYER FOR CONTENT.

Dear Lord, to thee my knee is bent;
Give me content
Full-pleasured with what comes to me,
Whate'r it be;
A humble roof. a frugal board,
And simple hoard;
The wintry faggot piled beside
The chimney wide.
While the enwreathing flames upsprout
And twine about
The brazeD dogs that guard my hearth
a household wOr'ii,
Tinge with the embers' rudy glow
The rafters low;
And let the sparks snap with delight,
As fingers might
That mark deft measures of some tune
The childraD Groom;
Then, with good friends, the rarest few,
Thou holdest true,
Ranged round tue blaze, to share
My comfort there;
Give me to claim the service meet
That makes each seat
A place of honor. and each guest
Loved as the rest.
James Whitcomb Riley.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

The returns in the state show that
the question of prohibiting the liquor
traffic under the local option provision
of the Dow law, was paramount one
in many localities, and the result such
as should encourage all true friends of
temperance. In Mecbanicsburg,M McCon-
nelsvilie, Washington C 81, Manchester,
St. Clairsville. London, Wilmington,
Groveport and other places the anti-sa
loon people we're triumphant. while
only at Athens, Bellaire and Avondale,
where other questions entered into the
contest, we're they unsuccessful. The
result shows practical temperance ct
form is making rapid strides In Ohio
and under the present law is capable of
doing a great amount of good. The
friends of sobriety and fair government
will rejoice that communities now have
this local power. Like the soul of John
Brown.the temperance movement keeps
marching on."-OS s Journal
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THEORY AND PRACTICE.
(Omit any two

kOInlI any UWO.J
l. What are the characteristics of good
question: of good answer?
2. Write four questions, such as you would
ask in teaching class to read the following:
snow the real enjoyment of the voyage be-
gan. Seated at their ease under the awning of
the after-deck, our travellers looked forth on a
boundlcss expanse of blue, sparkling sea, the
cool breezes of which were a delicious change
after the heavy, sitting vapor-bath heat of the
Suez Canal"
3. Would you ever tell pupil fact or a
principle which he could discover for HIMSELF
Give reason for your answer.
4. What should be the chief purpose in
school government?
5. What advantages have country schools
and teachers over village and city schools and
teachers?
6. What is "Dictation" exercise? An "Oral'
lesson? "Phonic" analysis2
I. What should be the chief purpose in ex
amining pupils?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN. If he can help
it. never rides In any other carriage than
an army ambulance Before his marriage,
when bis headquarters were at Chicago.
his ambulance neatly painted and var
nished and comfortably upholstered.
drawn by four of the handsomest and
sprightliest mules in the United States,
groomed until they shone. and driven by
a soldier in uniform, was one of the
most familiar objects on the streets.
Everybody knew it and greatly admired
it. When he married Gen Fuckers
daughter he had to get coupe, of
course, and people all pitied him when
they saw him in it, he looked so com
pletely lost. But he kept the ambulance
and ratified over the pavement in it
whenever Mrs. Sheridan did not care to
go out. 1t went to Washington with
him and there is nothing In the way of
an equipage that will create anything
like the sensation that Phil Sheridan's 8
favorite carriage will make.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

THE defeat of the SOcislist-Anarchist-
Labor combination at the pslls in Chi
cago last week, was so complete and
overwhelming as to give ground for the
hope that all such heresies as those ad :
vocated By the defeated party may soon
be crushed out of sight there forever.
The majority ST 2s ,241 for the Republic
can ticket in city controlled for years
past by the Democrats is highly signif
cant. but more in moral and social
than in political sense. 1t was only
by the union OF the better elements of
parties that the uuholy combination
could he overthrow; but at the same
time great credit attaches to the par
taken in the contest by the Republicans.
To support their ticket was Il matter of
self-preservation with Democratic bu-
siness men and property owners. since
tbey could lind no reputable men of
their Own political faith to make t e
canvass.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
Isse-z-Belmont County. Ohio.

ID Saturday OF Oct at st Clairsville.
I'd Saturday of Nov at Belmont.
I'd Saturday OF Dec at st Olairsville.
% Saturday OF Jan at Bridgeport
ID Saturday Of Feb at st Clairsville-
I'd Saturday Of Mar at GAINESVILLE
I'd Saturday Of April at 8. Clairsville.
I'd Saturday Of May ct Bellaire.
ID Saturday Of June at Morristown.
At Flushing at close OF Institute In Aug.
RULES.
Examinations begin at O'Clock q. m.
Testi mouials of character are required II
applicant is not known TO the Board
Certificates will not be antedated nor ex-
tended.
Tests In the higher branches will be given
Ct close OF Institute ONLY.
Certificates Will be dated and issued BY the
Board In adjourned session on Saturday folr
owing each examination.
Envelopes furnished by the Board. AppliN
cants pay return postage.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
A frst-class Is years. certificate is granted
upon ap average of9O per cent, including three
higher branches and the scnool law, with no
grade below rs, provided applicant has bad &c
months experience n teaching.
ed upon an average OF so per cent. including
two higher branches and the school law, with
no grade below 20. provided applicant has had
months experience in teaching.
A third>class g years. certificate Is granted
upon an average Of IS per cent. including
one higher branches and the school law. with
no grade below IS. provided applicant has had
Is months experience in teaching.
A fourth -clsss q years. certificate is granted
upon an average of rs per cent, including the
school law, with no grade below go, provided
applicant has had II months experience 10
teaching.
A fft6-class q year, certificate Is granted
upon . average of IS per cent, with No grade
B. ALEXANDER. Pres
h. l. PECK Board of Ell
s>2iy L Il WATERS, clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

SINCE 1880 there have been six State
fights on the prohibition Issue. Just
one year ago Rhode Island voted Drohi
bition into her constitution by two>
thirds vote; in 1884 Maine did the same
by three fourths vote; in 1888 Ohio
gave s2,2l4 majority for prohibition
amendment, but as the amendment re-
quired majority of all those voting on
state officers it was left few thousands
short of adoption; in 1882 there was q
majority of 10000 for constitutional
prohibition 10 Iowa, and in 1880 Kansas
voted for constitutional prohibition by
5000. Last week Michigan rejected it
after an exciting canvass by about 5000
majority for the anti side.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
SCHOOL LAW.

]. What important changes were made in the
school law of Ohio at the last session of the
legislature?
2. May township superintendent of schools
be regularly employed in Ohio? If yes, by
whom employed?
3. For what length of time is the state COM
missioner of schools electedH Who is the pres
ent commissioner Who will be the next?
4. How may an institute be held in any
county in case the teachers fail to organize and
hold one2.
5. Has Ohio a state normal school1 If yes,
where? If no, give reasons why the state should
support one.
6. Do the statutes of Ohio either prohibit or
permit corporal punishment in the schools?
7. Write contract between the local direc-
tors of sub-dIstrict No. -, township, and
yourself, in which you engage to teach - mos.
at $ per month.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
GEOGRAPHY.

l. Why is it warmer in summer than il
winter? Explain fully.
2. What capes would you pass in going from
Mobile to Halifax by water?
3. Describe the surface and drainage o.
Africa?
4. Locate the following places by latitude
and longitude: Pekin, London, Quito, Cape
Town, ST. Clairsville.
5. Name and locate three principal water.
sheds of N. A.
6. Name and locate the countries that have
no sea-cost.
Z. Define the following terms:
Avalanche, glacier, geyser, monsoon, bore
snOw-shed.
What countries are noted for each?
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Masonic DIRECTORY.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, r. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
W. D. BUMGARNER, W. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. IL,
y Royal Arch Masons. Stated convocs-
tions, first Friday Of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, b. P.
]. B. MEYER, Rec.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, R. & s. NJ.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
c. w. CARROLL, L. l. M.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, K. T.
II Stated cunclaves. first Tuesday of each
month J. B. RYAN, E C.
j. B MRYBR, Rec.
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Former Votes in Michigan on PrOhi-
bitiOn.

The question of prohibition has be-
fore this been submitted to the popular
vote twice since the Constitution of
1850 was adopted. In 1868 new Con-
stitution was proposed and a prohiblto'
ry clause was submitted separately to
be incorporated in the Constitution If
adopted On this proposition the vote
WAS, yes, 76,462. no, sG.143. The new
Constitution was itself defeated. and
therefore this vote was of no effect. In
1875 an amendment wa proposed for
striking out the prohibitory clause in
the existing Constitution. The vote
was light. but the proposition to strike
out was adopted. yeas. 6O.6SO, nays, 81.
56l ;majority for or.s.O7S.-DetrOit Tribune.
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ridden and His stocks.

Mr. Tilden frequently invested in railroad
stocks whenever there was a decline in the
market or q chance to get in on the ground
floor in deal. It nettled him, however, 70
bs considered speculator. He would indig-
nantly repudiate the characterization, and
say: al am an investor, not speculator.
buy when consider stocks are a good pur-
chase; then l decide on the figure will sell
at, just as grocer marks his selling price,
and sell whenever can get my price, with
out reference to the market. Chicago
Herald.
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U. 8. HISTORY.

l. What was the form of government in the
United Colonies during the Revolutionary war?
2. Give brief account of the war of 1912,
and name some of its battles and Generals.
3. What was the Missouri Compromise?
When adopted3 When repealed?
4. What Presidents died in Officer What
were the circumstances of their death, and by
whom succeeded.
). How is the revenue of the general govern
ment derived7
s. How is a territory organized, and how
does il; become state?
Z. What is the Monroe doctrine? Is it still
held by our countryf
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Belmont County onlclaI Director.

Common Pleas Judge-John B briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac 81. Castor.
Clerk of C0urts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sheriff Oliver E. Foulke.
Auditor-D. q. Darrsh
Treasurer-George R 'binson.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. Z. Kennon.
Recorder-John NJ Beckett.
Commissioners-Morris Cope, Vim Berry,
John 9. Israel.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-Samuel Martin.
Infrnary Directors-Burget McConnaughy
president; VIM. Lodge, clerk; John A. Clark
andif.n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

The New York World has sent ont a
handsome souvenir of the quarter Ola
million mark in circulation. 1t is Of
silver and somewhat larger than a
standard dollar, containing not IS but
100 cents worth of coin metal. 1t comes
in an elegant case. Printed on the
satin lining are the words, Compliments
of the New York World" On the face
of the metal appears the inscription: /:
This medal, presented with the compli-
ments of the World. is commemorative
of the passing of the 25O.O0o mark. the
largest circulation ever attained by an
American newspaper. September. 1886.
On the reverse is the Statue of Liberty
in relief.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
WRITING.

r. ALEXANDER.
l. What letters are used as the standard for
the height and width of lettersf
3 What are some of the common defects in
writingf
3. What is your method of teaching penmsn-
ship?
4. Make and number the principles you use
in writing.
5. Write as a specimen:
"Ten ancient tonws contend for Homer dead,
Through which the living Homer begged his
bread
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14
ARITHMETIC.

L. H WATERS.
(0nit any two.)
l. Prove that factor OF a number is factor
of any multiple of that number.
2. Explain why you multiply the base Of a
triangle by half its altitude to find its erea.
3. Prove that 81 equals 9-1l.
4. If at 60 the interest is S2S.35 and the
amount $1,000, what is the time?
5. a bill of goods listed at $54S cost S396.45
at 25 and off; what was the second discount?
6. What must be the diameter of tree
which, after squaring, will make 1000 #. of II
1T. boards l inch thick, allowing 1925 waste in
saving?
I. A note of $500, dated Aug. 5, 1885. and
payable in one year, with interest at SO, was
discounted at So, and yielded SSlS.O4; when
was in discounted?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

APRoPGs of the real estate boom in
the west. they tell in Kansas City of a
man who offered another $4,000 for a
parcel of laud. The owner accepted the
offer and the buyer handed out silver
dlllar to bind the bargain. and afierward
gave notes for three,six and nine months.
Before the first mote became due he had
soIi more than enough of the land 10
take up all of the notes. and up to date
he has realized more than 500 900 from
the sale of lots. and still owns half of
the original parcel
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miscellaneous Business Cards.
Dr.Fenner's 'sKidnev
WBaCk-ache Cure.

REv. A. J. MERCHANT, Presiding Elder NJ.
f Church, Meadville. Pa, writes:
april I6. ISS4) 'Dr FEENER's Kidney and
Backache Cure gave me almost instant relief;
IL effects cure se completely have needed
nothing since took II, four years ago.
Frank PercivsI, Rochester, writes
(April s, 1889 One bottle Of DR. FENNKRs
Kidney and BacRRche Cure helped me more
than all the Kidney remedies taken in the
past two years; six bottles entirely cured me.
Mrs James Fuller. Fredonia. N writes
March s, 1888 DIR FENNER's Kidney and
Backeche Cure has relieved me of Kidney dis
ease, Dropsy, Heart disease and Female Yves K
ness; ! never had medicine help 80 quickly ;
Harry Waters, Hamlet, N Y writes
July 9, 1888 One bottle OF DR. FENFKR's Kid.
ney and Bscksche Cure has cured me OF Kid
ney complaint and Rheumatism after other
celebrated Kidney remedies and doctors had
tailed
Cures all diseases of the Kidney, Bladder,
Urinary Passages. Bscksche, Dropsy, Female
Weakness, Nervous Debility, Heart Disease,
| Rheumatism; etc.
The most successful remedy that has ever
been administered in the diseaees named
Superior to all. For sale by j. B. HoGE, St.
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2. Employ in sentences: Q) having lain; ~
having set; (3) having sat; (4) having said
(5) having raised.
3. State the name and use of each of the fol-
lowing: (O;2 q; 3 %; 4 {" ").
4. Write six consecutive sentences on Gram
mar.
5. Construct and analyze a sentence con-
tanning a relative clause.
s. Use an infnitive as Q) an adjective; ~
an adverb; (3) direct object; (4) object of a
proposition.
Z. Define, and illustrate in sentences, a.
Ellipsis; (2) Abridgement; 81 Enallage; a.
Expletive.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

IT is not sufficient not to intend to do
wrong; we must intend to do right, and
carry out our intentions also. Not to
think Is In such case q crime.
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The SncrihciaI Car.

In Asia the people throw themselves under
the wheels OF Moloch. In America we ride
at the rate Of sixty miles an hour alongside
Of q red hot stove-Omaha World.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

A MAN ought to carry himself in the
world as an orange tree wonld if il
could walk up and down in the garden
swinging perfume from every little
censer 1t holds up to the air.
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BellnOntChrOnlCIe
w. A. HUNT,
editor and Proprietor
'1olished Every Thursday
Terms Of Subscription:
FTo Dollars Per Tear Il Advance.

II no; psid within the year IS per cent will
Be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFICE South side Main street, nearly op-
pOsite Public School building
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READING.

l. Define vocals, subvoeals and aspirates.
Give examples.
2. How can the meaning of sentence be
changed by the manner in which it ia read?
g. What infection does the language of en-
phasis requiref
4. What words are seldom emphatic?
s. Maize the punctuation points, and explain
their use.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-04-14

Boston publishers prefer Nora Perry as a
manuscript reader, and she Is in great de-
mand.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The following are the questions propOunded
at the Teachers Examination in ST. Clairsville,
April 9th. 1881: